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[Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, May 15, 1918]
Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, May 15, 1918. Includes two newspaper clippings sent to him by his mother: one about Douglas Campbell and one, a poem, "Iowa, First in Everything" by Hattie Belle Burrell; both items have been removed from the envelope and placed in another folder. Discusses receiving a letter from Keith who is fighting the Battle of Paris and having a…
[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from Lieutenant Gwin L. Walker, circa 1940s]
V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from Lieutenant Gwin L. Walker, circa 1940s. Contains a holiday greeting and an illustration of Santa Claus riding a sled labeled "Torpedo-3." One page. Stamped on verso: "Received in San Francisco prior to 1 December and held for appropriate Christmas delivery." Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.
[V-mail letter to Frank C. Leigh from his cousin, Charles C. Leigh, February 18, 1943]
V-mail letter to Frank C. Leigh from his cousin, Charles C. Leigh, February 18, 1943. Discusses family news, Frank's enlistment in the Naval Air Corps, and Charles's service in Europe. One handwritten page and envelope.
[Letter to Mr. Joseph P. Sgueglia from Beddoe and Chrisler, November 3, 1917]
Letter to Mr. Joseph P. Sgueglia from Beddoe and Chrisler, November 3, 1917. Requests that assistance be offered to Edward I. Sproull during his service in France. One typed page.Part of a scrapbook related to Edward I. Sproull's military career during and after World War I, circa 1916-1919.
[Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, postmarked May 19, 1943]
Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, postmarked May 19, 1943. Notes that he attended a U.S.O. show in San Antonia, California and will arrive in Corpus Christi, Texas tomorrow.
[Note from Lee Embree to his wife]
Note from Lee Embree to his wife gifting her his service bars, circa 1942-1945. Inscription: "Remember when you pinned these very same bars on my shirt, honey? Yes darling, these are the ones I graduated with and I would like you to have them to remember that very happy day back in New Jersey. Just for you, my love, Lee."
[Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, July 26, 1917]
Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, July 26, [1917]. Acknowledges receipt of "snaps" [photographs] and discusses personal news. Two handwritten pages.
[Letter from Hartney Jr. to his parents, January 17, 1943]
Letter from Hartney Jr. to his parents, January 17, 1943. Expresses frustration that he has been held back in training because he's underweight, discusses oil and gas rationing, and other personal news. Two handwritten pages.
[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, July 1, 1917]
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, July 1, 1917. Explains that he won't be home for a visit, as he may be sent to France soon, and other personal news. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.
[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, June 10, 1917]
Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, June 10, 1917. Speculates on possible upcoming promotion, suggests that several men from home join up. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.